The DNA testing bill that has been sitting before Congress for the last few weeks was finally passed on Saturday. It is now on President Bush's desk for signature. Bush is expected to sign the bill into law. This legislation will be vital in increasing the ability of crime labs to process DNA evidence in a timely manner. It will also provide funding for DNA testing as a part of post-conviction relief for those inmates proclaiming their innocence in federal crimes. A related portion of the bill provides incentives for the individual states to adopt similar policies.

DNA Crime Bill Headed to Bush for His Signature